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Old 06-30-2013, 05:04 PM   #340
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Originally Posted by ft_sjo View Post
You may not have much relevant experience with turbocharged engines, but I can try and clear something up for you. A lot of engines, particularly those with larger turbochargers, do not spin the turbo until load demands it. Particularly when the oil is cold.
My WRX turbo generates light air pressure even at idle. I have a port for water injection and you can feel air pumping out at idle.
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